Your Excellencies
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good morning.
1. I am happy to join you today at the annual Infocomm
Media Business Exchange, or imbX. At the Ministerial Forum on ICT yesterday, we
had a fruitful discussion on the opportunities that infocomm technology brings
for the development of Smart Cities. Today, I would like to share how Singapore
can make use of the latest technological advancements to realise our vision of
becoming a Smart Nation.
2. An important trend that will support our goal to
become a Smart Nation is Big Data & Analytics. It allows us to derive
insight into behaviour and preferences. This can lead to more customised
products and services that our people can benefit from and enjoy. Thus, it will
play a critical role as companies enhance their business operations and improve
their value proposition to consumers.
3. Another trend is the Internet of Things. This is
where devices and objects are embedded with communication capabilities that
make them identifiable or machine readable. With these capabilities, devices
can be linked to one another and connected to networks to enable collaborative
sensing and sense-making to make business processes more efficient, and our
lives more comfortable. With this growing trend, Singapore is managing our
spectrum supply to cater for this anticipated new demand for connectivity. Last
evening, I announced that we will be introducing the TV White Space regulatory
framework to provide for greater capacity and data connectivity. We have also
made it easier for devices to connect and tap on telecommunications
infrastructure, such as Wireless@SG, the national wireless broadband network.
Just last Sunday, we extended the Wireless@SG to allow the registration of
foreign phone numbers. I hope you have been able to enjoy the free Wi-Fi service
thus far.
4. Singapore has made good progress in laying the
backbone infrastructure to prepare for Big Data & Analytics, Internet of
Things and other transformational ICM trends and developments with our
Intelligent Nation (iN2015) Masterplan. We are in the process of formulating
the Infocomm Media Masterplan to guide the development of our infocomm and
media sectors in a holistic manner up to 2025. Our goal is to establish
Singapore as a Smart Nation that taps on the potential of infocomm and media,
and that nurtures innovative talent and enterprises. In this way, the ICM
sectors can bring about economic growth and social cohesion, and better living
for our people.
5. There are many “smart cities” around the world,
which have already begun wiring up and connecting themselves to drive better
efficiency and benefits for citizens. They include Barcelona and Santander in
Spain, Amsterdam and many others. As cities continue to grow, demands on urban
infrastructure will also increase and resources will become scarcer. It is
therefore imperative to develop smart communities which are driven by
intelligence, integration and innovation. We believe that a Smart Nation can
become a reality if we successfully combine policy, people and technology in a
concerted fashion.
Smart Nation Platform
6. A key component in our Smart Nation vision is the
Smart Nation Platform or SNP. As part of the SNP, we will further our
capabilities in pervasive connectivity, by building new infrastructure and
common technical architecture to support an innovative ecosystem across
Singapore. There are three focus areas in the SNP: “Connect”, “Collect and
Comprehend”.
7. Under “Connect”, we will strengthen our
communications backbone, and extend connectivity through the progressive
deployment of Above Ground (AG) Boxes and the Heterogeneous Network (HetNet).
The AG Boxes will provide street level connectivity points by supplying points
for fibre access and power, and the ready common communications infrastructure
for sensor deployment. The HetNet trials will explore areas which include
seamless roaming within a mobile operator’s network, resource sharing of
spectrum and energy efficiency, peak data rates as well as quality of service
and experience. If successful, consumers can expect to have more consistent
user experiences as they roam across different types of networks, while
businesses will be able to deliver more services for consumers. IDA will be
calling for an industry briefing on 1 July to share more on the scope and
processes of the trials.
8. Under “Collect and Comprehend”, we plan to roll-out
an operating system where public agencies could be plugged in to essential
sensor data. This data would be protected, and managed, before being shared.
Insights gained from this data would enable us to better anticipate citizens’
needs and help in better delivery of services.
A Smart Nation Test-Bed
9. What would a Smart Nation look like? The upcoming
Jurong Lake District, or JLD, would provide us with a glimpse into the future.
JLD will be the largest commercial and regional centre outside Singapore’s
Central Business District. It is envisioned to be a mixed-used urban
precinct characterised by sustainable development and connectivity. IDA in
partnership with several agencies has approved several pilots and trials of
smart technologies in JLD, such as the use of video analytics to detect traffic
conditions at junctions more efficiently. Another pilot would be the use of
autonomous vehicles to ferry passengers along paths for first or last mile portions
of their journeys.
10. As part of a Smart Nation, we are also looking
into using technology to provide services and applications that can benefit the
people. For example, we are exploring smart home solutions, particularly
in the areas of wellness, active aging and energy efficiency. The industry can
play a part by partnering us in establishing common IOT standards within the
home setting, as well as identifying new innovations in the home space.
11. Another area where the industry can play an
important role would be in Game Sciences and Technology. In this area, the
mechanics of Game Science and thinking are adopted in the design and
development of applications and services. To promote the technology, we will be
launching the IDA Labs on Wheels bus where youth can learn about Game Science.
A Smart Nation Future
12. Singapore is firmly committed to collaborating
with businesses and the community to realise our vision of a Smart Nation. More
importantly, it will allow cities like ours to learn, adopt and innovate in a
constantly changing environment.
13. The convergence of infocomm and media technology,
the prevalence of personalised products and services through insights gained
from data analytics and other ICT developments give us added reason to continue
to meet at forums such as the imbX. As Asia’s largest ICT and media showcase of
technologies and solutions, it provides us with the opportunities to engage in
important discussions around ICT and its impact on the future. As we begin this
year’s imbX, I wish you a fruitful and rewarding experience here, and a
memorable stay in Singapore.
14. It now gives me great pleasure to declare
imbX 2014, open. Thank you.
Speech Analysis
This is the
speech made by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information
of Singapore, at the Opening Ceremony of imbX.
The speech is divided in 4 parts:
- short introduction about what has been done
and what to do to make “smart” singapore
- description of Smart Singapore Platform composed by 3
areas: “Connect”, “Collect and Comprehend”
- focused in various aspect: mobility, sustainable
development, wellness, energy efficiency,
- the next steps to make smart singapore
There is a frequent use of the plural form like “WE had a
fruitful discussion“, “to realise
OUR vision of becoming” “OUR goal to
become a Smart Nation”. This use is finalized to engage the listener and make
him feel part of this important process of innovation.
After “Smart” the more used words are: Nation, Singapore, People. It could means that this smart revolution will iterest all citizens of Singapore.
This radical change of the living stile is emphasize by these words: technology, infrastructure, data, development, connectivity
After “Smart” the more used words are: Nation, Singapore, People. It could means that this smart revolution will iterest all citizens of Singapore.
This radical change of the living stile is emphasize by these words: technology, infrastructure, data, development, connectivity
Leonardo Minuzzo
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